The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 86,800

€ 70,900

€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI is 18.5 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
1471
1949
2111
1473
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1473 mm
3122
5265
3035
5080
5265 mm
Length
5080 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2550 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
OM 642.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
440 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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6.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
6.39 kg/bhp
8.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
645 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
170.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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